Here are the knives. Some are sold, and some are
currently available, as described in the captions. I can duplicate a
sold knife, or work with you to create a custom piece. Lead time for
custom orders is currently 6 to 8 weeks.

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Damascus
Scramasax Knife

Damascus Scramasax Knife
@2009 Michael H. Mara

The scramasax or seax was
carried by Vikings and Saxons, who took their name from them, from the
4th through the 10th centuries. It was used as an eating utensil and
general tool, as well as a close quarters weapon. Due to the unique
blade shape, they could pierce chain mail. They were worn crosswise in a
horizontal belt sheath, carried either at the front or rear of the body.
This Scramasax features a 9” dropped point, convex ground, 128 layer
high and medium carbon birdseye Damascus blade with a 3” false top edge. Hardened to HRC
59.
The knife is 13 1/2” overall, with a Maple burl handle and matched Damascus
fittings, with an extensively fileworked spine and ricasso. The sheath
was custom made for the customer. $748 SOLD